Audiobooks narrated by Larissa Gallagher

Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence

The hidden costs of artificial intelligence-from natural resources and labor to privacy, equality, and freedom What happens when artificial intelligence saturates political life and depletes the planet? How is AI shaping our understanding of ourselves and our societies? Drawing on more than a decade of research, award-winning scholar Kate Crawford reveals how AI is a technology of extraction: from the minerals drawn from the earth, to the labor pulled from low-wage information workers, to the data taken from every action and expression. This book reveals how this planetary network is fueling a shift toward undemocratic governance and increased inequity. Rather than taking a narrow focus on code and algorithms, Crawford offers us a material and political perspective on what it takes to make AI and how it centralizes power. This is an urgent account of what is at stake as technology companies use artificial intelligence to reshape the world.

Kate Crawford (Author), Larissa Gallagher (Narrator)

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Monsters: a reckoning

'This figure I see in the foreground, this me. How monstrous am I? What does it mean to be a monster? From Latin monstrum, meaning an abomination . . . grotesque, hideous, ugly, ghastly, gruesome, horrible . . . 'I was born as part of a monstrous structure-the grotesque, hideous, ugly, ghastly, gruesome, horrible relations of power that constituted colonial Britain. A structure that shaped me, that shapes the very language that I speak and use and love. I am the daughter of an empire that declared itself the natural order of the world.' From award-winning writer and critic Alison Croggon, Monsters is a hybrid of memoir and essay that takes as its point of departure the painful breakdown of a relationship between two sisters. It explores how our attitudes are shaped by the persisting myths that underpin colonialism and patriarchy, how the structures we are raised within splinter and distort the possibilities of our lives and the lives of others. Monsters asks how we maintain the fictions that we create about ourselves, what we will sacrifice to maintain these fictions-and what we have to gain by confronting them.

Alison Croggon (Author), Larissa Gallagher (Narrator)

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Emotional Intelligence: A Simple and Actionable Guide to Increasing Performance, Engagement and Owne

As organizations around the world are putting more focus on the mindset and wellbeing of staff, the need to develop Emotional Intelligence (EI) has never been greater. Cutting through the hype and dispelling the myths about EI, this practical, easy-to-use resource provides clear guidance, powerful tools, and actionable steps for developing and implementing EI in the workplace for immediate results. Amy Jacobson, an experienced EI specialist, leadership trainer and coach, shares the tools, methodologies, concepts, and actions that increase EI in any situation. This must-have guide: offers a powerful five-part methodology to help you understand and implement Emotional Intelligence principles in both your personal and professional life; increases your Emotional Intelligence in the workplace to enable you to inspire and energize staff, support empathy and self-awareness, and drive high levels of performance; improves the way you handle high pressure environments, manage challenging situations, and interact with people with different communication styles; helps you solve difficult problems in the workplace such as loss of purpose and engagement, cultural issues, poor communication, and low productivity; and provides concrete steps for eliminating negative behaviors and for owning the role you play, your impact on others, and the decisions and choices you make.

Amy Jacobson (Author), Larissa Gallagher (Narrator)

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Manage to Engage: How Great Managers Create Remarkable Results

Author Pamela Hackett has advised, led, and supported people through major change for some of the world's most prominent companies and brands throughout her thirty-five years in management consulting. In this must-listen book, Pamela shares with you the one factor that underpins all performance improvement and transformation goals-be they operational, financial, cultural, or ultimately driven by your customer. It is to have a fully engaged workforce. She shares her passionate commitment to 'people solutions' in business and operations improvement by teaching you how to place engagement at the center of both your leadership and your entire organization. Designed to infuse engagement into every part of your day-to-day role, this vital resource will help you: raise your head from your technology, connect with people, and build strong relationships; leverage active management and other behavior models to change the way your teams work with you, and motivate them strive for 'best possible' instead of 'best practice'; use the innovative '1.5.30 Connect' performance improvement framework to bring about measurable and meaningful change through engagement and replace your outdated annual performance review system; and recognize and rapidly adapt to the post-COVID world of work where more people are working remotely.

Pamela Hackett (Author), Larissa Gallagher (Narrator)

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People of the Sea (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]

The glaciers of the Sierra Nevada are melting, destroying the habitat of the mastodons, creating the rich land that will become California. The coastal people struggle to understand the changing world around them: their seer Sunchaser has lost his way to the Spirit World and mammoths continue to disappear. When a beautiful woman arrives, fleeing from her abusive husband, the people know what they must do--for if the Spirits are already taking the animals away, what will happen if they shelter a stranger? Now Sunchaser must make a choice--between the woman he loves and the preservation of his people's world. Performed by Nanette Savard; Elizabeth Jernigan; Bradley Smith; Gregory Gorton; Michael Glenn; Nick Depinto; Scott Mccormick; Ren Casey; Daniel Sonntag; Alyssa Wilmoth; Larissa Gallagher; David Coyne; Tracy Olivera; Kimberly Gilbert; Thomas Keegan; Michael John Casey; Terence Aselford; Joe Brack; Patrick Bussink; Ken Jackson; Gary Telles; Richard Rohan; Margie Tompros.

Kathleen O'neal Gear, W. Michael Gear (Author), A Full Cast, Alyssa Wilmoth, Bradley Smith, Daniel Sonntag, Elizabeth Jernigan, Gregory Gorton, Larissa Gallagher, Michael Glenn, Nanette Savard, Nick Depinto, Ren Casey, Scott Mccormick (Narrator)

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How to Speak Human: A Practical Guide to Getting the Best from the Humans You Work With

Take a practical approach to the communication challenges in your workplace. Through eleven strategies, twenty-three tactics, and fifteen stories this handy how-to will help curious humans: - use the science of connection to create compelling communication - translate mind-numbing complexity into captivating simplicity - hijack the attention of, engage, and influence others Whether you're a leader looking to connect with your workforce; a member of a small team, hungry to make a difference; or at the helm of a global organization, with an eye on the horizon-this is a how-to for forward thinkers like you.

Dougal Jackson, Jennifer Jackson (Author), Larissa Gallagher (Narrator)

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Bad Influence

He's the bad bachelor who inspired it all . . . Annie Maxwell had her whole life figured out . . . until her fiance left her when his career took off. If that wasn't bad enough, every society blog posted pictures of him escorting a woman wearing her engagement ring. To help the women of New York avoid guys like her ex, Annie created the Bad Bachelors app. But try as she might, Annie just can't forget him . . . For bank executive Joe Preston, his greatest mistake was leaving the love of his life when she needed him most. Now, all he wants is to make things right-and she won't have him. But when Annie's safety is threatened by a hacker determined to bring down her app, Joe is the only one she can turn to. He'll have to lay himself on the line to prove to Annie that he's a changed man. But will their hard-won bond survive the revelation that Annie is the one pulling the strings behind Bad Bachelors? Contains mature themes.

Stefanie London (Author), Larissa Gallagher (Narrator)

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That Guy

A modern way of finding love. One deserted island of luxury. Two people. Three get out of jail free cards. And a whole lot of possibilities. Melinda takes the advice of her best friend, Chris. She signs up for a new dating service that pairs you statistically with the one you're supposed to love. Finding it-love, that is-using the more conventional methods, has not been a successful venture for Mindy, and with her biological clock ticking, she uses a more desperate method and takes the plunge into a possible happily ever after. The thing is, when she boards the boat to a secret location, she doesn't realize the man waiting for her is someone she's previously met. Chance encounters occur more frequently than we realize. Being blind to them is part of a bustling world. But, being faced with them can lead to a hilarious three weeks between two opposites who might just attract.

Belle Brooks (Author), Larissa Gallagher (Narrator)

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Bad Reputation

It's true, Wes is well-endowed. But everything else is a huge misunderstanding . . . Wes Evans, son of Broadway royalty, just wants to achieve something without riding his family's coattails. Too bad the whole world is talking about his sex life after the notorious Bad Bachelors app dubs him "The Anaconda". But when he sees a talented ballet dancer, he knows she is exactly what he needs to make his show a success. Remi Drysdale only had one thought when she fled Australia for New York-never mix business with pleasure again. Ever. Working with Wes is the perfect chance to reclaim her career. Remi promises herself not to tangle with the guy who holds her career in his hands . . . no matter how enticing his reviews are on the Bad Bachelors app. Contains mature themes.

Stefanie London (Author), Larissa Gallagher (Narrator)

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Slow: Simple Living for a Frantic World

Are you constantly striving to keep up with life's busy expectations? It's easy to feel consumed with the desire to "succeed" and "acquire," and miss the simple opportunities waiting for you to slow down: a walk in the forest, sharing laughter with family, a personal moment of gratitude . . . Once upon a time, it became clear to Brooke McAlary that the key to happiness was discovering a simpler, more fulfilling existence. She put the brakes on her stressful path, and reorganized her life to live outside the status-quo, emphasizing depth, connection, and meaningful experiences. Alongside Brooke's affirming personal stories of breaking down and rising up, Slow provides practical advice and fascinating insights into the benefits and challenges of the slow life, such as: decluttering to de-owning; messiness to mindfulness; and asking why to asking where to now? Slow is an inspirational guide on creating a life filled with the things that really matter, and is meant for anyone seeking peace, meaning, and joy in their otherwise rapid lives.

Brooke Mcalary (Author), Larissa Gallagher (Narrator)

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Dying: A Memoir

At the age of sixty, Cory Taylor is dying of melanoma-related brain cancer. Her illness is no longer treatable: she now weighs less than her neighbor's retriever. As her body weakens, she describes the experience-the vulnerability and strength, the courage and humility, the anger and acceptance-of knowing she will soon die. Written in the space of a few weeks, in a tremendous creative surge, this powerful and beautiful memoir is a clear-eyed account of what dying teaches: Taylor describes the tangle of her feelings, remembers the lives and deaths of her parents, and examines why she would like to be able to choose the circumstances of her death. Taylor's last words offer a vocabulary for readers to speak about the most difficult thing any of us will face. And while Dying: A Memoir is a deeply affecting meditation on death, it is also a funny and wise tribute to life.

Cory Taylor (Author), Larissa Gallagher (Narrator)

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Living a Feminist Life

In Living a Feminist Life Sara Ahmed shows how feminist theory is generated from everyday life and the ordinary experiences of being a feminist at home and at work. Building on legacies of feminist of color scholarship in particular, Ahmed offers a poetic and personal meditation on how feminists become estranged from worlds they critique-often by naming and calling attention to problems-and how feminists learn about worlds from their efforts to transform them. Ahmed also provides her most sustained commentary on the figure of the feminist killjoy introduced in her earlier work while showing how feminists create inventive solutions-such as forming support systems-to survive the shattering experiences of facing the walls of racism and sexism. The killjoy survival kit and killjoy manifesto, with which the book concludes, supply practical tools for how to live a feminist life, thereby strengthening the ties between the inventive creation of feminist theory and living a life that sustains it.

Sara Ahmed (Author), Larissa Gallagher (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Larissa Gallagher